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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,696.38, 1,055,545.29 and 171,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,696.38, 1,055,545.29 and 171,217.38 is: 256,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,696.38 : 1,055,545.29 = 171,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,696.38/1,055,545.29 = 171,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,696.38x = 1,055,545.29 × 171,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,696.38x = 180,727,699,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,727,699,025.14/703,696.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,826.25

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